Canadian Space Agency
Artemis II (https://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/missions/artemis-ii/mission.asp)
Canada will make history when Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen becomes the first Canadian – and first non-American – to ever participate in a lunar mission as part of Artemis II, the first crewed mission to the Moon since the Apollo missions over 50 years ago. Launch is scheduled for some time February 8-11, 2026, depending on the weather.
The four-person crew will launch from Florida on the SLS rocket and fly aboard the Orion spacecraft, testing all of its life-support, navigation, and other systems in deep space to make sure everything works properly in preparation for future missions. They will venture beyond the far side of the Moon as part of a lunar flyby. After travelling for nearly 10 days and over 2 million kilometres, Orion will splash down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego.
This mission is a unique opportunity to bring Canadians together and inspire them, to strengthen our leadership in the global space sector, and to highlight Canada's essential role in the future of space exploration.
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Jeremy Hansen (https://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/astronauts/canadian/active/bio-jeremy-hansen.asp)
Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen will fly to the Moon on the Artemis II mission, the first crewed flight test of the Orion spacecraft launching on the SLS rocket. He will become the first Canadian to ever venture to the Moon.
Career highlights
1988: At the age of 12, Jeremy Hansen joins 614 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron in London, Ontario. His journey into aviation begins.
1992: He earns his Air Cadet glider pilot wings at age 16 in Trenton, Ontario.
1993: He earns his private pilot licence and wings at the age of 17 in Cornwall, Ontario. This training will lead to his acceptance to Royal Military College Saint-Jean in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec.
1994: Colonel Hansen credits Air Cadets with developing the discipline and self-confidence required to be accepted for Officer Training in the Canadian Armed Forces. He completes Basic Training in Chilliwack, B.C., and starts his degree at Royal Military College Saint-Jean in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec.
1999: He graduates with a bachelor's degree in honours space science from the Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston, Ontario.
2003: Colonel Hansen completes CF-18 Fighter Pilot Training at 410 Tactical Fighter Operational Training Squadron.
2004-2009: Serves as a CF-18 fighter pilot with 441 Tactical Fighter Squadron and 409 Tactical Fighter Squadron as well as the Combat Operations Officer at 4 Wing Operations.
2009: Colonel Hansen is one of two recruits selected by the CSA through the third Canadian Astronaut Recruitment Campaign.
2011: He graduates from Astronaut Candidate Training and starts working at the Mission Control Center as capcom — the voice between the ground and the International Space Station.
2013: Jeremy Hansen participates in the European Space Agency's CAVES program in Sardinia, Italy, during which he lives underground for six days.
He has the privilege of inspiring young Canadians by flying the historical Hawk One F-86 Sabre jet.
2014: Jeremy Hansen is a crewmember of NEEMO 19, where he lives and works on the ocean floor in the Aquarius habitat off Key Largo, Florida, for seven days simulating deep-space exploration.
2017: Jeremy Hansen becomes the first Canadian to be entrusted with leading a NASA astronaut class, which means that he is in charge of the training astronaut candidates from the United States and Canada.
2023: Jeremy Hansen is assigned to the Artemis II mission.
Jeremy Hansen's Artemis II Mission Patch
Click on the patch for more information!
Learning Commons
Come to the Learning Commons and check out a book from our display celebrating Jeremy Hansen and the Artemis II mission!
Thank you to Tina and Amanda F for creating this fabulous display!
See you in the Learning Commons!
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